Moms On Their Best Behavior

Today we go into a general overview of how to teach academic skills. We discuss considering environmental factors, how to pace a lesson and balance maintenance vs. new concepts. We also talk about using reinforcement to help motivate and reinforce these types of skills.

Today we discuss how to teach skills to successfully interact in different settings in the community. We discuss teaching setting specific skills, safety skills in the community as well as how to deal with interfering behavior in the community. We hope this episode sets your learner up for success and independence in the community!

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Gabby Carmody about all things sleep! Gabby is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist who currently works in the school system supporting teachers, students and parents. While supporting her learners in the school and home setting, Gabby decided to get additional certification to further su...

In today’s episode we dive into a practical way to teach and implement three different strategies. These include: how to use positive reinforcement versus consequences (or punishment), how to use positive reinforcement to help teach healthy eating habits, and how to compassionately use planned ignoring to decrease behaviors. We discuss how to easily implement all three strategies while keeping eve...

Today we discuss different aspects of teaching emotions. We talk through moving from identifying what emotions are, to understanding and expressing your own emotions, to finally realizing how your behavior and reactions affect the emotions of others. We discuss how to cope with big emotions in your own children and other resources such as zones of regulations to help teach these concepts. https://...

Today we discuss different ways to get involved with disability awareness and inclusion. We discuss topics for those with a disability such as support groups, respite nights, sensory friendly activities, inclusive sports and disability specific organizations. We discuss ways to include those with disabilities in all aspects of life such as work, social and recreational activities, and school. We a...

Today we discuss how to teach conversation skills. We discuss what prerequisite skills should be in place before getting started, and how to help extend conversations using visual cues, modeling, and reinforcement. We also touch on the social aspect of communication such as eye contact, understanding nonverbal cues, and appropriately interrupting.

Today we will be discussing all of the most common special education (SPED) terms and acronyms. We discuss the terms used in ARD/IEP meetings, state testing, diagnoses and professionals that work with students receiving special education or related services. We hope this episode is helpful to decipher all the lingo for anyone who currently is or may receive special education services!

Today we are discussing going back to school! We go through how to help your child prepare for this transition with supports such as social stories. We also discuss how to communicate with teachers and school staff about your child and any concerns that may arise, as well as what to do if your child is having different behaviors at school than at home.

Today we will be discussing two important aspects of skill building called generalization and maintenance. We discuss what these terms mean, how to teach both of them, and how to address skills that are not generalizing or maintaining over time. We hope this helps you with your children or students to continue to build and expand on what they are learning!

Today we talk through creating boundaries with your children. Why boundaries are important, how to create them and the importance of being consistent when holding them. We also discuss teaching children to understand their own boundaries as it relates to personal and community safety and the importance of children learning to advocate for themselves.

Today we are discussing data collection and how you might apply this to helping your children increase or decrease behaviors. We discuss different data collection methods such as ABC data, frequency, and duration. We also discuss how to interrupt data you may receive from a school setting such as a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA) or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).

In today’s episode we discuss general strategies to address severe problem behavior such as aggression and self injurious behavior. We discuss identifying the function of the behavior, teaching replacement behaviors, and the importance of learning calming and coping strategies. We discuss how to handle these behaviors as a parent with antecedent interventions and identifying appropriate consequenc...

Today we will be discussing teaching daily living skills, supporting sensory needs, and how these two needs intersect. We discuss different teaching methods such as chaining, video modeling, and prompting. We also discuss how to support both of these in the community. We hope this helps your learner become more independent in all aspects of life!

Today we will be discussing ARD (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) meetings, IEPs (Individual Education Plan), and advocating for your child during the special education process. We discuss what all the special education acronyms mean, how you get started in the IEP process, and what to expect in an ARD meeting. We also discuss how to advocate for your child's needs and handle difficult ARD me...

Today we will be discussing how to teach language to young learners. We will be discussing practical ways to do this in your everyday, the four different verbal operants of language, and how to use Discrete Trial Training (DTT) or Natural Environment Training (NET) to help teach these concepts.

Today we will be discussing the important milestone of potty training your child. We discuss how to know if your child is ready, how to prepare yourself and your child before getting started, as well as how to actually teach your child this skill! We discuss how to troubleshoot some common issues while keeping this a positive experience for everyone involved. We hope this helps you and your childr...

Today we are discussing developmental milestones up to age two and the importance of these milestones. We discuss how to track your child's milestones using the CDC app, how to evaluate if your child is not hitting these milestones on time, and how to speak to a medical professional to get additional help. We also discuss strategies to work on these milestones with your own children if you see...

Today we will be discussing the benefits of using visual supports alongside schedules and routines. We discuss different types of visual supports that you can use and how to easily implement them with your children. We also discuss how to set up schedules and routines within your daily routine.

Let's Play! This episode we discuss the benefits of, different types and stages of play. We discuss easy ways you can engage with your children in play and apply to your every day!

On today's episode we will discuss reinforcement! What it is, different types and how you can use it in your everyday. We also discuss how to identify reinforcement for others and how to fade it out once you are successful with teaching or changing a behavior.

Today we will be discussing the four functions of behavior and how all behavior is a form of communication. We talk about how these apply to everyday behaviors and how you can use these strategies to help behavior change at home, classroom or any setting you find yourself in!

Welcome to Moms On Their Best Behavior! Today we are introducing our hosts, Chelsi Anderson and Jordan Black, and sharing some background into why we wanted to start this podcast. We hope you learn a little bit about us and why we are so passionate about sharing our experience in both the professional and parenting worlds with you!